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A Shenzhen-based startup founded by a former Apple Watch engineer is developing a $1 billion smart glasses product to compete with Meta. The company aims to challenge Meta's position in the fast-growing smart glasses market.

Chinese tea chain Molly Tea was ordered to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan (US$1.5 million) for unauthorized use of a logo similar to the brand's four-petalled floral monogram. The Suzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Jiangsu province ruled that Molly Tea must pay the damages within 10 days.

Lam Wing-kee, a Hong Kong bookseller associated with a bookstore that sold materials critical of Chinese leaders, died in Taiwan at 70 after a cancer relapse. He was seized by Chinese authorities in 2015 and later moved to Taiwan in 2019, reopening the bookstore in 2020. His death occurred amid ongoing tensions over Hong Kong's autonomy and national security laws.

UBTech Robotics, the world’s first publicly traded humanoid robot maker, has launched the U1 humanoid robot designed for personal companionship, featuring lifelike silicone skin and emotional artificial intelligence. The U1, available in male and female versions with three variants (Lite, Pro, Ultra), marks a shift toward home-based robotics in China.

Nvidia is expanding its robotics team in China, recruiting for over a dozen roles across Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen in domains like embodied intelligence, simulation, implementation, and solutions. The company aims to build a leading robotics platform amid the rise of physical AI.

A deaf and non-speaking man from central China, Lei Zeqing, was reunited with his biological family after 35 years of separation following an incident where he sneaked onto a train as a child. The reunion took place in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, where his father, older brother, and sister traveled from their hometown in Henan province.

China's robot sector continues to attract strong funding, with companies like X Square Robot developing humanoid robots trained for household tasks in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. While these robots have demonstrated capabilities through stage performances, their real-world applications remain limited, prompting companies to focus on data collection for embodied artificial intelligence.

Hong Kong Mirror member Stanley Yau lost his iPhone, which later appeared at a market in Shenzhen, prompting online discussions. Information technology experts highlighted challenges in retrieving devices from mainland China and provided advice to prevent data breaches.

Chinese chipmakers are investing in silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductors to address energy challenges in data centres driven by AI growth. Shenzhen-based Basic Semiconductor, founded in 2016 by Tsinghua University graduates, is advancing toward a Hong Kong IPO after passing a listing hearing.

Shenzhen is expanding driverless vehicles as part of a growing automation drive. This shift threatens gig economy workers, particularly drivers.

A five-year-old boy in southern China accidentally caused a fire by igniting a tissue near a short-circuiting power strip, destroying US$30,000 worth of phones stored at his father's home workshop. The father, Peng, who runs a mobile phone shop in Shenzhen, received online praise for his calm response to the incident.

A Shenzhen-based supercomputer named LineShine was declared the world's fastest, surpassing California's El Capitan by 20% in speed. Unlike most supercomputers, LineShine uses standard microprocessors instead of specialized GPUs, marking China's first such achievement since 2017 and intensifying the transpacific tech rivalry.

Luxshare Precision Industry, a key Apple supplier for AirPods and iPhones, passed a Hong Kong Stock Exchange listing hearing, following regulatory approval from China's securities commission. The Shenzhen-listed firm joins mainland tech manufacturers seeking diversified capital in Hong Kong, with Citic Securities and Goldman involved in the process.

The LineShine supercomputer in Shenzhen, China, topped the TOP500 list with 2.198 Exaflop/s performance using locally developed LX2 processors based on Armv9 designs and KylinOS. It avoids components from Nvidia, Intel, and AMD, showcasing China's push for tech self-reliance.

China's LineShine supercomputer has claimed the title of the world's most powerful system, ending nearly a decade of U.S. dominance. Built with entirely Chinese-designed processors, it achieved 2.2 exaflops and is located in Shenzhen. The U.S. retains three of the top four spots, with El Capitan in second place.

China's LineShine supercomputer in Shenzhen has been ranked the world's most powerful by the Top500, surpassing the US's El Capitan. This marks the first time since 2017 that a Chinese supercomputer has topped the list.

A Chinese supercomputer named LineShine has surpassed U.S. machines to become the world’s most powerful, marking the first time since 2017 that a Chinese system has topped the TOP500 ranking. LineShine, located at China’s National Supercomputing Center, achieved 2.198 exaflops and operates using conventional CPUs rather than GPUs, while the U.S. El Capitan now ranks second.

China Resources New Energy Holdings is set to raise $3.6 billion in what will be China’s largest initial public offering in four years, drawing strong interest from retail investors ahead of its Shenzhen debut.

A dog-rental platform called 'Wangbu' allows users in Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen to rent dogs by the hour for walks. The service has raised concerns about animal stress due to frequent handler changes, despite its novelty in the urban pet economy.

CR New Energy's record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) has attracted strong retail demand in Shenzhen. The company's IPO is noted as a record in the region.

Hong Kong's tourism chief Rosanna Law says the city must become 'bigger and better' to compete for tourists, rather than expecting neighboring cities like Shenzhen to 'stand still'. The government is preparing its first five-year plan to boost the tourism sector's contribution to the economy.

New measures to ease cross-border flows of data, materials, and capital will expand to more areas of the Northern Metropolis development. Pilot initiatives are set to launch this year in Hong Kong’s innovation zone and Shenzhen, with the Development Bureau providing updates on legislation to accelerate the 30,000-hectare project.

Chinese doctors removed two 10cm-long live worms from a woman's arm after a year of pain caused by a swelling lump. The woman, surnamed Wang, sought treatment at Shenzhen People’s Hospital in Guangdong province after the lump grew to the size of a quail egg.

Researchers used satellite imagery to detect an 'urban pulse' in six major cities, including Dubai, Lagos, Mexico City, Mumbai, Seattle, and Shenzhen. The study tracks dynamic changes in these cities in near real-time.

China's top legislative body will discuss a bill next week to authorize Hong Kong's jurisdiction over part of the redeveloped Huanggang Port in Shenzhen, which will use a co-location arrangement. The National People’s Congress Standing Committee meetings, chaired by Zhao Leji, are scheduled from June 23 to 26 in Beijing, as reported by Xinhua.

Luxury home sales in Shenzhen rose sharply in May as young professionals in semiconductor and artificial intelligence sectors became key buyers, surpassing traditional tycoons. Post-90s technology workers accounted for 31% of transactions for homes over 10 million yuan last year, according to Leyoujia.

New home prices in China’s first-tier cities rose 0.2% in May, marking a third consecutive monthly increase after nine months of declines. Shanghai and Guangzhou saw 0.2% gains, Shenzhen rose 0.4%, while Beijing fell 0.2%, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics. Analysts attribute the rebound to stabilization measures boosting market confidence.

Chinese regulators are investigating Sam’s Club in Shenzhen over frequent food safety issues. Despite this, Hong Kong shoppers continue to visit the store but are shopping more selectively. The store remained busy even during rainy weather.

An upgraded border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen, set to open next month, will use a new 'collaborative inspection and joint clearance' model to reduce immigration clearance to five minutes. The Huanggang Port Building redevelopment is the first to implement this model.

BYD has regained its position as China’s leading carmaker, surpassing Geely Auto as global demand for battery-powered vehicles accelerates due to the energy crisis. The surge in oil prices, driven by the US-Israel war with Iran, boosted BYD’s overseas deliveries by 76% year on year.

The global energy crisis has helped BYD surpass Geely Auto in China's automotive sector as demand for battery-powered vehicles increases, driven by rising oil prices from the US-Israel war with Iran. BYD's overseas deliveries surged 76% year on year.

The article emphasizes the importance of China-UK cooperation in shaping the AI era to prioritize human needs. It highlights a discussion in Shenzhen between the author and British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, stressing the need for institutions and standards to integrate AI into society.

BYD anticipates increased sales next year due to higher production of its Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging technology, which have received positive market responses, though battery cell production remains insufficient.

Tencent Holdings Ltd. aims to raise $3 billion through a bond offering in both dollars and yuan. The company's video games are showcased in a showroom at its Shenzhen headquarters.

China's next-generation EV batteries, capable of charging from 10% to 98% in under six-and-a-half minutes, were showcased by CATL at its Super Technology Day event. BYD also revealed new battery technology, signaling advancements in EV and energy storage innovation.

A travel permit for non-Chinese residents in Hong Kong has simplified border crossings, enabling weekend visits to Shenzhen and nearby cities for activities like indoor skiing, water parks, and dim sum dining. However, some mainland Chinese immigration staff still fail to recognize the permit, causing ongoing issues.

Shenzhen-based AI engineer Sihan Wang liquidated his Futu Securities account due to concerns over regulatory restrictions on overseas investments. He plans to shift capital to mainland-listed gold products and mutual funds, reflecting broader challenges for mainland investors amid Hong Kong brokers tightening rules.

China's robotics firms are preparing IPOs to advance the next phase of artificial intelligence. A humanoid robot demonstrated capabilities at the Robot Valley Exhibition Hall in Shenzhen.

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper is visiting China to meet counterparts and discuss topics including the Strait of Hormuz, the Russia-Ukraine war, and the Ebola outbreak in Africa. The visit signals improved UK-China relations following an earlier summit and includes a planned trip to Shenzhen, a major Chinese tech hub.

The Global Prosperity Summit 2026 in Hong Kong emphasized its growing role in Apec cooperation and China's Global Governance Initiative, ahead of an Apec economic leaders' meeting in Shenzhen. The two-day event from May 19-20 brought global leaders to discuss Hong Kong's future and global prosperity.